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=Contradiction= | =Contradiction= | ||
[ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn] | [ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn] | ||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
A relationship between sentences wherein the truth of one sentence requires the falsity of | A relationship between two sentences wherein the truth of one sentence requires the falsity of the other sentence. | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
Raymond is married | ''Raymond is married. Raymond is a bachelor.'' <br/> | ||
''The sky is blue. The sky is grey.'' | |||
==Related terms== | ==Related terms== | ||
*paradox | *paradox | ||
*logic | |||
*antinomy | *antinomy | ||
* | *[[Glossary:antonym|antonym]] | ||
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Contradiction
[ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃn]
Definition
A relationship between two sentences wherein the truth of one sentence requires the falsity of the other sentence.
Examples
Raymond is married. Raymond is a bachelor.
The sky is blue. The sky is grey.
Related terms
- paradox
- logic
- antinomy
- antonym
References and links
William O'Grady: Semantics: The Analysis of Meaning